Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture - Computational Landscape Architecture

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University’s Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor in computational landscape architecture. The position seeks a designer-researcher who uses computation to expand environmental, spatial, and cultural possibilities in landscape architecture.

The successful candidate will teach BLA and MLA studios, integrate computational methods, advise research, and contribute to curricular development, aiming to

Qualifications

• Professional degree in landscape architecture.
• Graduate degree in landscape architecture or allied discipline.
• PhD in Landscape Architecture and professional licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach BLA and MLA design studios and related courses integrating computational methods.
• Review design projects and advise undergraduate and graduate research.
• Contribute to curricular development and advance the use of computation in design.

Education

Professional degree in landscape architecture

Graduate degree in landscape architecture or allied discipline

Job description

Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture - Computational Landscape Architecture

The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture (RRSLA) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in computational landscape architecture. We seek an exceptional designer-researcher whose teaching, research, and creative practice explore how computation and emerging technologies can expand the intellectual, environmental, spatial, and cultural possibilities of landscape architecture. The successful candidate will approach technology as a means of design inquiry rather than as an end, connecting technological experimentation with ambitious design thinking and a clear scholarly or creative agenda. Teaching responsibilities will include instruction in the professional Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach design studios and courses or seminars that integrate computational methods and emerging technologies; review design projects; advise undergraduate and graduate research; and contribute to curricular development. Teaching should help students move beyond technical proficiency toward the critical and creative use of technology as part of the design process. We are seeking a colleague who will contribute to RRSLA's legacy of excellence in design education and advance the discipline through a nationally and internationally visible program of research, scholarship, or creative practice.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a professional degree in landscape architecture and a graduate degree in landscape architecture or an allied discipline. Candidates should have a record of excellence in research, creative work, or professional practice in landscape architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Landscape Architecture
Professional licensure as a landscape architect.

Context

LSU is located in Baton Rouge, the state's capital, and is Louisiana’s flagship university. LSU has a beautiful campus with more than 1300 live oaks and is one of the few universities with land-, sea-, and space-grant status. Our rich multicultural location on the Lower Mississippi River near the Atchafalaya River Basin and the Gulf of Mexico provides many opportunities for innovative studio investigations, scholarly activities, and funded projects in landscape architecture. RRSLA is committed to expanding excellence in landscape architectural education through critical thinking, iterative making, innovation, and theory rooted in the context of the American South. The school is known for its blend of critical, creative, and technical expertise. We are located within LSU's College of Art and Design and offer BLA and MLA degrees. The college also offers bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture, art history, studio art, and interior design and an interdisciplinary Doctor of Design degree.

Opportunities

College resources include LSU's Hilltop Arboretum, a fabrication lab, a woodshop, computer labs, and technology, including robots, drones, 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and virtual reality headsets. Hilltop Arboretum is a 14-acre laboratory with native plants, a nursery, and extensive community programming. There are opportunities for interdisciplinary research and teaching through LSU's Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio, which brings together scientists, engineers, and designers to develop nature-based solutions to storms and flooding. The school offers many opportunities for off-campus experiences for students, including internships and both domestic and international field trips. The school also maintains an extensive and loyal alumni network that generously supports the school's academic programs and helps our graduates find internships and jobs.

Background Check

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Salary and Rank

Salary and rank are dependent on qualifications and experience.

Confidentiality

All submissions will remain confidential until selection for on-campus interviews.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

Contact

For more information, please contact Kurt Culbertson, director, at [e-mail] or Kevin Benham, the chair of the search committee, at [e-mail]. For more information about LSU, see www.lsu.edu; for information about the College, see https://design.lsu.edu; for information about the School, see www.landscape.lsu.edu.